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Top fashion designers help Pantone forecast spring's hottest colors. We predict how these colors will translate to the home.
Photo: Pantone
It may only be early winter, but it's never too soon to start thinking about spring. If you're among the trendsetters who like to keep things "au courant" in your interior, take a look at the spring fashion color report, courtesy of the expert forecasters at Pantone.
Each season, Pantone surveys the designers of New York Fashion Week to identify the most directional colors to guide the season. Take a look at these hue choices -- and what inspired them -- then pick a hue or two and start thinking of ways that you, too, can get inspired and revamp your style for the coming seasons.
Photo: Pantone
Honeysuckle
Picked by: Cynthia Steffe by Shaun Kearney, inspired by upbeat, new-wave French electronica music.
We Predict: This hue is definitely chic and sexy -- even in small doses it can be powerful, which is why we're certain it'll be seen making small (but important) appearances in new textiles and wall dressings. We're especially loving this Amy Butler wallpaper pattern!
Peapod
Picked by: Erin Fetherston, inspired by a "sense of wanderlust this season."
We Predict: Soothing yet refreshing, this is the perfect color for a kitchen revamp. Paint an accent wall or, better yet, give your old cabinets a face lift with a dose of this hue.
Lavender
Picked by: James Coviello
Inspiration: 1950's garden party.
We Predict: Always a standard color for pretty, feminine bedrooms, it's high time for this hue to move into the bath. This will be the "it" color for creating modern spa-like spaces.
Blue Curacao
Picked by: Carmen Marc Valvo because "blue has great social significance." It's the signature color of colon cancer awareness, the platform of his spring 2011 collection.
We Predict: This turquoise hue is the perfect accent to brighten any room via small accents. We predict it'll be "the hot" color for kitchen accessorizing this year. Just take a look at the new hue for Le Creuset cookware!
Beeswax
Picked by: Tibi, inspired by a modern take on the spring season.
We Predict: This sunny orange will find its fans in those wanting to welcome guests with a cheerful entryway. It's the perfect color to paint on an entry wall behind a sunburst mirror!
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Russet
Picked by: Charlotte Ronson, inspired by "the vibrant romance of Spain paired with the minimalist androgyny of '90s grunge."
We Predict: When opting for richly hued walls, we're certain we'll see a return to brown. It's the perfect universal color -- great for dining rooms, entryways or even accent walls for a dramatic living room.
Coral Rose
Picked by: Christian Siriano, inspired by African, Indian and Asian influences.
We Predict: It may seem like the standard color for fall and winter, but we're certain this sophisticated orange will stay strong throughout the year in accessorizing. Just check out the new colorway of West Elm's popular Zig Zag rug.
Regatta
Picked by: Lela Rose, inspired by textiles and clash of cultures in Lima, Peru.
We Predict: Blue is a class color, but this particular hue adds an air of opulence. We predict it will have a strong presence in modern accessorizing.
Silver Cloud
Picked by: Ella Moss by Pamela Protzel Scott, inspired by modern bohemia.
We Predict: Gray is the new go-to neutral, but it's especially lovely for modern spaces. Jonathan Adler's new Hollywood and Yellow Flame bedding collections prove this color has staying power.
Silver Peony
Picked by: Monique, inspired by "a dreamy state of mind," she says.
We Predict: This will be a color of choice when it comes to achieving just that. Think pretty silk throw pillows and creamy window coverings.
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